NHTSA lists 8 safety recalls and 349 owner complaints for the 2017 Honda Ridgeline. It has 1 open investigation that names this model year.
Recalled components: body structure, fuel system, air bags, backover prevention and rearview camera, and 2 more. Most-described problem: backup camera problems (75 complaints, 21%). Most-reported area: electrical system (93 complaints, 27%; median mileage when it happened: 42,000).
More complaints than most Ridgeline years
The 2017 drew 77 owner complaints in its first three years, against 50 for a typical Ridgeline year: 1.5 times as many. It is not a year to avoid, which takes at least twice the typical count and at least 50 complaints.
Years to avoid: 2023. Based on owner complaints, not adjusted for sales.
Data: NHTSA recall, complaint and investigation filesUpdated
Year to avoid
Honda sold no Ridgeline for 2015 or 2016.
8 safety recalls for the 2017 Honda Ridgeline
Grouped by the part recalled, largest group first, newest first within each part. Summaries are NHTSA's own wording. Open a recall for what is wrong, the fix and the full notice.
Risk: Failure of rear suspension components, such as the rear control arm, can cause a loss of vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
What's wrong, the fix and the full notice
The rear subframe may corrode at the suspension mounting points, which can result in rear suspension component failure.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the rear subframe and install a rear subframe reinforcement kit and, as necessary, repair or replace the rear subframe components, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed July 27, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in the fall of 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are AOU and AOT. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning June 10, 2026.
965,561 vehicles.
American Honda Motor Company (Honda) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Honda Pilot, 2017-2023 Ridgeline, 2019-2023 Passport, and 2014-2020 Acura MDX vehicles that were sold in Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, or Wisconsin.
NHTSA listing: RIDGELINE. Components: Body structure: frame and members; Suspension: rear. Honda campaign AOU, AOT.
Risk: A hood that opens while driving can obstruct the driver's view and increase the risk of a crash.
What's wrong, the fix and the full notice
The hood latch striker may become damaged and separate from the hood, which can result in the hood opening while driving.
Fix: Dealers will either repair the hood latch striker, or replace the hood if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 18, 2022. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is PBV.
724,826 vehicles.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019 Passport, 2016-2019 Pilot, and 2017-2020 Ridgeline vehicles.
NHTSA listing: RIDGELINE. Components: Latches, locks and linkages: hood, latch; Body structure: body, hood. Honda campaign PBV.
Risk: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
What's wrong, the fix and the full notice
The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-215 and 20V-314.
Risk: A crack in the fuel pump feed port can allow pressurized fuel to leak out, increasing the risk of a fire.
What's wrong, the fix and the full notice
Exposure to acids, such as from car wash soaps, can result in the fuel pump feed port cracking.
Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, if necessary, and install a fuel pump cover, free of charge. The recall began March 14, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. The recall number for this recall is Q3V.
106,683 vehicles.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Ridgeline trucks.
NHTSA listing: RIDGELINE. Honda campaign Q3V.
Air bags 1 recall
sensor · occupant classification · front passenger
Risk: Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
What's wrong, the fix and the full notice
The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 7, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are BOL, WO9, OOA, WOM, XOH, NOC, POD, BOE, UOF, POB, EOG, AOI, QO8, TOJ, DO7, and SOK. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 24V064. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 29, 2026.
Risk: An inoperative rearview camera can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
What's wrong, the fix and the full notice
Opening and closing the tailgate may break the rearview camera wiring harness, causing the rearview camera to fail.
Fix: Dealers will replace the rearview camera wiring harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 31, 2023. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is 6RW.
117,445 vehicles.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Ridgeline vehicles.
Risk: Corrosion of the wiring harness can cause increased electrical resistance, unexpectedly activating the vehicle stability assist (VSA) system, increasing the risk of a crash.
What's wrong, the fix and the full notice
Water may enter the rear wiring harness through the connector located under the truck bed drain hole, possibly causing the connection terminals to corrode.
Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear wiring harness and related components, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is KD3.
9,179 vehicles.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2017 Ridgeline AWD vehicles manufactured April 1, 2016, to August 11, 2016.
Risk: A damaged engine may run improperly or stall while driving, increasing the risk of a fire, crash, or injury.
What's wrong, the fix and the full notice
Due to a manufacturing error, the connecting rod bearing in the engine may wear and seize, damaging the engine.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and repair, or replace the engine as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed March 28, 2024. 2016-2017 Acura MDX owner letters were mailed November 1, 2024. 2016-2020 Acura MDX owner letters are expected to be mailed in mid-December 2024. Honda began mailing owner notification letters as of March 18, 2024. 2015-2016 Acura owner letters are expected to be mailed mid-December 2024, 2018 Acura TLX owner letters are expected to be mailed the end of March/early April 2024, 2019 Acura TLX owner letters are expected to be mailed mid-May 2024, 2020 Acura TLX owner letters are expected to be mailed mid-June 2024, and 2016-2020 Acura MDX owner letters are expected to be mailed January 27, 2025. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for these recalls are XG1 and GG0.
248,999 vehicles.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Acura TLX, 2016-2020 Acura MDX, 2016 and 2018-2019 Pilot, 2017 and 2019 Ridgeline, and 2018-2019 Odyssey vehicles.
Questions about any of these recalls: call NHTSA's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA also lists 1 equipment recall for parts sold for this vehicle, not the vehicle itself: Equipment (Honda (American Honda Motor Co.), 20E-068).
NHTSA investigations
NHTSA has opened 5 investigations that name the 2017 Honda Ridgeline; 1 is still open. An investigation means NHTSA is reviewing reports of a problem. It is not a finding that the vehicle has a defect.
Engine failure
Preliminary evaluation PE25008Open since Aug 20, 2025
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) has received 414 reports of connecting rod bearing failures in the 3.5L V6 engine used in the following vehicles: Model Years (MY) 2018-2020 Acura TLX, MY2016-2020 Acura MDX… NHTSA's full summary
NHTSA listing: RIDGELINE. Component: Engine.
Rear-view camera failure
Engineering analysis EA25003Closed Sep 18, 2026 (opened Feb 11, 2025)
On November 23, 2022, American Honda Motor Co. (Honda) filed recall 22V-867 to address a loss of the Rear-View Camera (RVC) function in model year (MY) 2017-2019 Honda Ridgeline vehicles.
NHTSA listing: RIDGELINE. Component: Backover prevention and rearview camera.
Engine failure
Recall query RQ24013Closed Aug 20, 2025 (opened Nov 8, 2024)
On November 8, 2024, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Recall Query RQ24013 to assess the scope of Honda recall 23V-751 after receiving complaints that alleged connecting rod bearing failures in vehicles… NHTSA's full summary
NHTSA listing: RIDGELINE. Component: Engine.
Rear-view camera failure
Recall query RQ24011Closed Feb 11, 2025 (opened Jun 26, 2024)
On June 26, 2024, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened a Recall Query (RQ24011) to assess the long-term suitability of the remedy for recall 22V-867, which was filed on November 23, 2022 by American Honda… NHTSA's full summary
NHTSA listing: RIDGELINE. Component: Backover prevention and rearview camera.
Rear-view camera failure
Preliminary evaluation PE22001Closed Dec 19, 2022 (opened Feb 7, 2022)
On February 7, 2022, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Preliminary Evaluation (PE22-001) to assess alleged failures of the rear-view camera (RVC) in 2017-2018 Model Year Honda Ridgeline vehicles.
NHTSA ties this investigation to recall 22V-867, listed above.
NHTSA listing: RIDGELINE. Component: Backover prevention and rearview camera (sensing system, camera).
A preliminary evaluation is NHTSA's first step, to gather information and decide whether to look further. An engineering analysis is a deeper review, usually opened after a preliminary evaluation. A recall query is a review of whether a recall covered the right vehicles or whether its fix works. NHTSA lists investigations by make, model and model year only, so one can apply to only some versions of a model, such as one engine; its summary says which.
What owners report
Owners have filed 349 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Ridgeline. Below, they are sorted by the problems owners describe and by the areas NHTSA files them under. NHTSA does not verify complaints.
Problems owners describe
Backup camera problems75 · 21%
Median 42,700 miles at failure, from 20 reports with mileage
Median 42,000 miles at failure, from 40 reports with mileage
Engine90 · 26%
Median 61,100 miles at failure, from 16 reports with mileage
Fuel and propulsion system43 · 12%
Median 21,000 miles at failure, from 22 reports with mileage
Powertrain42 · 12%
Backover prevention and rearview camera34 · 10%
Most named: sensing system, camera (19); camera system (5)
Brakes17 · 5%
Visibility/wiper14 · 4%
Unknown or other36 · 10%
Median 13,400 miles at failure, from 17 reports with mileage
A complaint can name more than one area, so shares add up to more than 100%. Mileage is shown where at least 15 owners reported it.
Honda Ridgeline recalls and complaints by model year
The highlighted bars are the 2017 model year. Newer model years have had less time on the road, so their counts are lower. Counting complaints filed in each model year's first three years, the 2023 Ridgeline drew the most (101) and the 2017 drew 77.
Owner complaints
2017: 349 complaintsTap or drag across the chart for other years.
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Owner complaints by model year, Honda Ridgeline
Model year
Complaints
2010
42
2011
39
2012
24
2013
45
2014
34
2017
349
2018
163
2019
239
2020
172
2021
103
2022
119
2023
133
2024
78
2025
107
2026
13
Safety recalls
2017: 8 recallsTap or drag across the chart for other years.
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Safety recalls by model year, Honda Ridgeline
Model year
Recalls
2010
9
2011
10
2012
11
2013
7
2014
6
2017
8
2018
7
2019
11
2020
8
2021
7
2022
3
2023
5
2024
1
2025
2
2026
0
Crash test ratings
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for each version it tested. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimate of the chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
In the 349 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2017 Honda Ridgeline, the problems described most are backup camera problems (75), engine failure or replacement (45), and wiring, fuse or short-circuit problems (45). NHTSA does not verify complaints, and one complaint can describe several problems.
Is the 2017 Honda Ridgeline safe?
In NHTSA crash tests every tested version of the 2017 Honda Ridgeline earns 5 stars overall. The table above lists each tested version.
Is NHTSA investigating the 2017 Honda Ridgeline?
Yes. NHTSA has 1 open investigation that names the 2017 Honda Ridgeline: engine failure (PE25008, opened Aug 20, 2025). It has closed 4 others. An investigation is not a finding that the vehicle has a defect.
How do I check if my Ridgeline has an open recall?
Enter the 17-character VIN from your dashboard, door jamb or registration at nhtsa.gov/recalls. The lookup lists unrepaired recalls for that exact vehicle. Safety recall repairs are free at Honda dealers.
Sources and method
NHTSA recalls file (NHTSA datasets), dated Nov 12, 2026; every campaign checked against NHTSA's recalls API.
NHTSA owner complaints file, dated Nov 11, 2026. Counted by complaint number, so a complaint naming three components counts once in the total.
NHTSA investigations file, dated Nov 12, 2026. Defect petitions, which ask NHTSA to open an investigation, are listed apart and only while open. Audit queries, which check whether a company met its recall and reporting duties rather than whether a vehicle has a problem, are not listed.
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP).
NHTSA model names covered: RIDGELINE.
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